eBay Fee Calculator
See exactly what eBay keeps from every sale — final value fee, per-order fee, and any international or Promoted Listings costs — and what's actually left for you.
How eBay seller fees work
Every eBay sale carries at least two fees. eBay charges a final value fee of 13.3% of the total sale (item price + postage) for most categories, dropping to 2.4% on the portion above $7,500.00, plus a $0.30–$0.40 per-order fee. Because the final value fee applies to the postage you charge as well as the item, "free shipping with a higher price" and "low price plus shipping" net you almost the same amount — this calculator makes that visible.
Some categories run cheaper (Guitars & Basses at 6.7%) or pricier (Books, Movies & Music at 14.9%). Pick your category, enter your price and costs, and see profit, margin, break-even and the exact percentage eBay takes — using current published US rates.
The formulas behind the numbers
Nothing is hidden — these are the exact rules the calculator applies, in the order it applies them.
Worked examples for United States sellers
Three typical eBay listings, priced in USD, computed with the same engine as the calculator above.
| Listing | Price | eBay fees | eBay takes | Profit / sale | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Used phoneMid-price tech item with free shipping | $180.00 | $24.25 | 13.5% | $59.75 | 33.2% |
| Collectible bookMedia item at the higher media rate | $24.99 | $4.73 | 16.3% | $15.75 | 54.3% |
| Promoted homewareEveryday item with a 5% Promoted Listings rate | $39.99 | $5.70 | 14.3% | $14.79 | 37.0% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does eBay take per sale?
eBay charges a final value fee of 13.3% of the total sale (item price + postage) for most categories, dropping to 2.4% on the portion above $7,500.00, plus a $0.30–$0.40 per-order fee. For a typical sale that works out to roughly 14% of what the buyer pays, before any Promoted Listings spend. The calculator's "eBay takes" figure shows your exact percentage for your numbers, using rates effective 2026-04-27.
What is the eBay final value fee charged on?
The final value fee applies to the total amount of the sale — the item price plus the postage you charge the buyer (and any sales tax the buyer pays). That's why charging $5.00 postage doesn't net you $5.00: eBay takes its percentage of postage too.
What is the per-order fee?
On top of the percentage fee, eBay charges a fixed fee per order: $0.30 on orders $10.00 or under and $0.40 on orders above that. It's charged once per order, not per item, and the calculator adds it automatically.
How do Promoted Listings fees work?
Promoted Listings Standard lets you boost visibility for a seller-chosen ad rate (minimum 2%), charged as a percentage of the sale only when a buyer clicks your promoted listing and buys. Enter your ad rate in the calculator to fold it into your profit.
What is the international fee?
When your buyer's registered address is outside United States, eBay adds an international fee — international fee to the sale total. Toggle "International sale" in the calculator to include it.
Does this calculator include taxes?
No. Results exclude income tax and sales tax. Use the Misc fees field for anything specific to your account. Always confirm final fees in your eBay Seller Hub.
How accurate and up to date are these fees?
Fee data is maintained against eBay's published fee schedule, currently effective 2026-04-27, and is being re-verified against eBay's live tables. eBay updates category rates periodically, so always confirm against your Seller Hub before making pricing decisions.
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